Friday, November 7, 2008

I received this cute autumn friendship award from Lynette at http://lynetteslam.blogspot.com/ . If you haven't vistited her, you should! She is a great lady. Now I have to list 5 things I've always wanted to do:

1. Go on a shopping spree and not have to look at price tags. I can dream can't I?

2. Go to Hawaii. My parents are going in Feb. I'm trying to get them to take us.

3. Go back to Europe. I have been before when I was a teenager, but I was more interested in looking at hot guys than more important things like..... The Coliseum, The Mona Lisa, The Cystine chapel. Sure I've seen all of that, but don't remember much because I was scoping out

I was going to wait to post these christmas decorating pics but decided to go ahead. My former boss Sherry and I have about 10 houses we decorate for christmas. We started today because they all want them done before thanksgiving. This lady's home is big and beautiful! I made the mantle pieces a few years ago and last year I made the garland on the stairs. I did another chandelier in the kitchen but the pics didn't turn out. It had garland and berries wrapped around it with gingerbread men ornaments hanging from it. I hope you enjoy these pictures. I will have more in upcoming posts!

The stairs turned out really pretty. They don't have as much "stuff " in them as I usually put. You will see in my later posts the differences. These stairs go on and on. there is a balcony too.

Way to go my friend!! The decor is fantastic. I love the elegance!! I can't wait to see more. My boss called today. She wanted to know if I would come back. At this point I don't think I am going to feel like it. Time will tell. I may decide to do something on my own. Hugs, Terrie

Wow! What beautiful arrangements you did. Love how lush everything looks. The owners are very lucky to be able to pay someone to do this for them since it will be so professional looking and they don't have the hassle themselves. Can't wait to see more!

Thanks for the chandelier info. I was looking at mine in the dining room while I was typing your ocmment, and I'm afraid if I decorate it, this one might be a fire hazard, so I'm a tad bummed out. That gardland is awesome. I've been trying to figure out how to do one for my stairs without it being quite an investment. I don't think that's possible. I'll be sure to check back b/c I love looking at decorations. I saw the most awesome goldish bronze/brown tree in Kohl's a while ago. I've never seen one before, but it was beautiful! Can't wait to see everyone's decor! LOL!

Hi Kristen, I am new to your blog. I found you through Miss Janice. Did you have your house on RMS? I thought I saw it there. The house you decorated in this post looks fantastic! I will be back again, if you don't mind. Nancy

Kristen, Congrats to you on your award.. These decorations are incredible..I know you had a ball putting them together..I got the first phone call yesterday for a house here in town. She wants it done before Thanksgiving..I'll be looking forward to seeing more..hugs ~lynne~

that work is so beautiful! I couldnt stop looking at the staircases...its so pretty I dont think I would sleep if i lived there. I decorated my home yesterday and when I was done--well i'm not totally done--I said to my husband--the whole house feels very warm and it does..but oh my gosh..nothing like this. I so miss having stairs. I lived in one house that had a beautiful stairway and I wa able to have 1 Christmas where I had that beautiful Christmas staircase.

Congratulations on your award Kristen....and thank you for passing it on to me...I'm so flattered! Now, I did a post a few weeks ago for this very award, so I will just say THANKS! Your talent as a decorator is evident in these gorgeous pics...I'm anxious to see more! Thanks again...;-) Bo

Hi Kristen, Girl, I am in love with your style! I am back again to lurk around...I just can't get enough! I think I am drawn to your colors...they are the same as mine. I love that picture hanging over that mantel! Hope you have a great day. Nancy

I'm still trying to stage it up stairs and put the boxes in each room. This is beautiful. I do white , gold and this year I bought ribbon (just yesterday) that is a brown and gold leopard.This I think will go on the fireplace this year.thanks, for sharingblossom

I would love to have someone decorate my home for the holidays. I have the decorations, but no time. Do you purchase/provide the decorations? There are design stores (locally)that have this service providing you purchase all decor from their store. I have the decor... now I need the decorator. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures. I look forward to seeing more.

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I'm a 42yr. old mother of 1. I've been married for 21years to a wonderful man, Kevin. We have one son together named Chase who is 14. We live in a small town in Arkansas and have a dog named Sassy, a cat named Coco and now a chinchilla, Tiki. My husband is a Database Administrator and I have my own business called Kristen's Creations where I make and sell a variety of crafts. I worked in a shop as a floral designer for 15 yrs. until it closed. My former boss decided to retire and lease out her building. I enjoy crafting, decorating, and hanging out with my family.
E-mail me at Kristenscreations@hotmail.com